Handouts: How-To Do Empathic Listening ᔥCenter for Building a Culture of Empathy

For some, empathy comes by nature, for some of us is a practice to be developed. As a designer all the movement for a human centered design is a key driver to practice and act upon this principle. To hear, understand from the other one in front of us. I Hope you enjoy this.

the structure of this practice allowed and facilitated connection and understanding with my partners.

that I felt fully heard about my experiences and anxieties. I enjoyed hearing about other people’s life experiences and seeing how productive the practice of active listening and feedback encourages authentic communication and healing.

being able to practice empathy, especially reflective listening.

the fact that the listener doesn’t give answers to the thoughts of the speaker, only listens and reflects, letting The speaker genuinely express his/her feelings fluidly and according to his feelings not being guided by the listener.

I felt more grounded after 1. being able to share, 2. hearing others speak and be heard, 3. reflecting others.